Bar type

[Swampster]

Can I use my existing Duromatic 48" bar with an Alaskan mill or do I need a sprocket nosed bar?

Thanks

[Ferguson system]

You can use the Duromatic bar. The only downside is that the chain will require more power to turn, compared to if you had a sprocketnose bar.

[Stubby]

Generating more heat which is one thing you don't want when milling ........

[agg221]

I used to use a 47" Duromatic on my mill (before that particular bar and powerhead were stolen). This was with an 076. I think it depends to an extent on the saw - more modern saws with higher revs suffer more as the chain passes faster so there is more friction and more heat build-up, whereas older saws with lower revs and more torque result in less heat build-up. That said, with the 076 I found it beneficial to add a bit of oil to the bar nose when the saw was resting in the cut and an auxiliary oiler would have been a good idea.

 

Alec

[Forest2Furniture]

I used that bar for years before I saw the light and changed to a 46" suga hara, less wear on the saw now.

[Swampster]

Thanks, all help and advice is appreciated. Forest2, would you think the difference was significant enough to warrant the expense for occasional use?